Windshield

/ˈwɪndˌʃiːld/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A transparent screen made of glass, or a similar material, that protects the occupants of a vehicle from wind and weather.

The windshield of the car cracked after a stone hit it on the highway.

The front glass panel of a vehicle.

She cleaned the windshield to improve her visibility while driving.

A protective cover or shield of any kind, particularly against the elements.

The windshield wipers were stuck, so I had to clear the snow off the windshield manually.

The word 'windshield' is a combination of 'wind' and 'shield', indicating its function of shielding against the wind.

windshield wipers

Devices that clear rain and debris from the windshield.

windshield repair

The act of fixing chips or cracks in a vehicle's windshield.

wiper

A device that sweeps moisture off the windshield.

glass

Material used to make the windshield.

frame

The structure that holds the windshield in place.

the view

When driving, I always take in the view through the 'shield'.

shield

He called his windshield a 'shield' when talking about safety.